Horseshoe Theory Explained

Horseshoe Theory
Director:Jonathan Daniel Brown
Producer:
  • Joe Toronto
  • Jon Sautter
  • Travis Harrington
Starring:
Cinematography:Leonidas Jaramillo
Editing:Jon Sautter
Music:
  • Chris Gilbreath
  • Jackson Rathbone
  • Martin Noakes
Runtime:12 minutes
Country:United States
Language:English

Horseshoe Theory is a 2017 American short romantic comedy film written and directed by Jonathan Daniel Brown,[1] co-written by Travis Harrington and produced by Joe Toronto, Jon Sautter and Travis Harrington. The film premiered at the 2017 Slamdance Film Festival in Park City, Utah where it won a special jury award.[2]

The title is a reference to the horseshoe theory in politics.

Plot

After arranging a weapons deal over the internet, a white supremacist named Bobbo and a jihadist named Abdul meet behind a diner. Over the course of an evening, they both discover they have more in common than either of the two could have realized.

Cast

Filming

The filming of Horseshoe Theory took place in Mojave, California, and Tarzana, Los Angeles, over two days. The film was shot digitally using the Red Dragon camera. The film's poster was designed by Kari Kilpela.

Release

On January 21, 2017, Horseshoe Theory had its world premiere at the Slamdance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.

Film festivals

FestivalStatusScreening datesAwards and accoladesFilmmakers in attendance
Slamdance Film Festival[3] World premiereJanuary 21 and 23, 2017Jury Honorable Mention AwardJonathan Daniel Brown, Joe Toronto, Jon Sautter, Travis Harrington and Amir Malaklou
CyberiaFebruary 10, 2017Official Selection
ICE Film FestivalOhio premiereFebruary 18, 2017Official Selection
Short.Sweet. Film FestivalMarch 3–5, 2017Official Selection
Brightside Tavern Shorts FestNew Jersey premiereMarch 3–5, 2017Official Selection
Fort Myers Film FestivalMarch 8–12, 2017Best Short Film
Humboldt Film FestivalApril 19–22, 2017People's Choice Award Winner
Florida Film FestivalFlorida premiereApril 21–30, 2017Official Selection
"Hang onto Your Shorts" Film FestivalApril 21–23, 2017Official Selection
Riverside International Film FestivalCalifornia premiereApril 21–30, 2017Official Selection
SENE Film FestivalRhode Island premiereApril 25–29, 2017Official Selection
Rainer Independent Film FestivalWashington premiereMay 19–21, 2017Official Selection
Mammoth Lakes Film FestivalMay 28, 2017Official SelectionJonathan Daniel Brown, Joe Toronto and Travis Harrington
Pineapple Underground Film FestivalHong Kong premiereJune 8–30, 2017Official Selection

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hannon . Melissa . REVIEW: 'HORSESHOE THEORY' SHORT FILM . Horror Geek Life . 26 January 2017 . 10 September 2020.
  2. Web site: 'Dim the Fluorescents,' 'Strad Style' Win Slamdance Awards (Exclusive). Dave. McNary. 27 January 2017. Variety. 1 February 2017.
  3. Web site: Anarchy Shorts. slamdance.com. 1 February 2017.

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